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Labradorite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
2.562   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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