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Hanksite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
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Hanksite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
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Hanksite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.