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Hanksite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Hanksite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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