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Hanksite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Hanksite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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