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Thomsonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
2.562  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Thomsonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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