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Siderite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Siderite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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