Rhodolite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Rhodolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Rhodolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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