Hanksite and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
5.5
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.