Hanksite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5623.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hanksite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hanksite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.