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Hanksite and Soapstone Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.562-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Good on {0001}
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2

Hanksite and Soapstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Soapstone- Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2

Hanksite and Soapstone Specific Gravity

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