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Hanksite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Hanksite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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