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Hanksite and Leucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5622.45-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Poor on {110}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.