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Sanidine and Hanksite Physical Properties

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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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Sanidine and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Sanidine and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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