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Hanksite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5621.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Hanksite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Hanksite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.