Hanksite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.