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Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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