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Hanksite

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Hanksite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5622.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.