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Inderite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Inderite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Hanksite 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 Inderite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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