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Hanksite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
MgAl2O4   

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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.

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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.

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