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Hanksite and Moroxite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.