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Hanksite

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Hanksite and Cryolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5622.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
None observed

Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.