Pietersite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Pietersite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pietersite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Pietersite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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