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Serendibite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.442.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Serendibite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Serendibite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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