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Hanksite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Hanksite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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