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Hanksite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Hanksite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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