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Hanksite and Verdite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.5622.80-3.0
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Good on {0001}
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Hanksite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Hanksite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.