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Hanksite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hanksite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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