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Hanksite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hanksite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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