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Hanksite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
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Hanksite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
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Hanksite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.