Musgravite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.53-3.5

2 10

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

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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.