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Hanksite and Kornerupine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.25-3.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hanksite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hanksite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.