Hanksite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5623.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hanksite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.