Hanksite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

3.71

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Hanksite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Hanksite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.