Tavorite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Tavorite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Tavorite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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