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Hanksite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5621.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
KCl

Hanksite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Hanksite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.