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Hanksite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Not Available   

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Hanksite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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