Hanksite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

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Hanksite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.