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Hanksite
Hanksite

Plumbogummite
Plumbogummite



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Hanksite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5624.014
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Hanksite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Hanksite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.