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Thulite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Thulite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Thulite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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