Hanksite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

2.48

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Hanksite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Hanksite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.