Shigaite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.322.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Shigaite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

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Shigaite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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