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Hanksite and Creedite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5622.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Creedite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hanksite and Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.