Hanksite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5623.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hanksite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.