Riebeckite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Riebeckite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.442.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.03-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Riebeckite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

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Riebeckite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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