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Hanksite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
C20H36  

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Hanksite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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