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Hanksite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
MgAl2O4

Hanksite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Hanksite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.