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Hanksite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hanksite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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