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Hanksite

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Hanksite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5622.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.