Hanksite and Iolite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Iolite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Hanksite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Hanksite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.