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Radiolarite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Readily soluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.562   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Radiolarite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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