Hanksite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Hanksite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

2.4-2.5

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Hanksite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Hanksite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.