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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Musgravite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Musgravite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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