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Iolite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.562   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Iolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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