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Hanksite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Hanksite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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