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Hanksite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
3.20-3.22   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Not Available   

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Hanksite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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