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Lawsonite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.092.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Lawsonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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