Langbeinite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Langbeinite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Langbeinite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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