Hanksite and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hanksite and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hanksite and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.