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Hanksite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hanksite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hanksite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.