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Peridot and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.562   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Peridot and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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