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Hanksite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
2.9-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect basal {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
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Hanksite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
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Hanksite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.