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Hanksite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.