Titanite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Titanite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.602.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Titanite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Titanite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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