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Hanksite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Hanksite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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