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Microcline and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Microcline and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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