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Hanksite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Not Available   

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Hanksite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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

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