Hanksite and Idocrase Physical Properties

Hanksite

Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is Not Available whereas that of Idocrase is Not Available.