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Hanksite and Meionite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5622.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hanksite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hanksite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.