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Tanzanite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.562   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Tanzanite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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