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Hanksite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hanksite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hanksite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.