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Hanksite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Hanksite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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