Hanksite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Hanksite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Hanksite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.