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Labradorite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.722.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Labradorite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Labradorite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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