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Pollucite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
2.562  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Pollucite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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