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Piemontite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.562   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Piemontite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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