Hanksite and Williamsite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Williamsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hanksite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hanksite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.