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Tremolite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07   
2.562   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Tremolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Tremolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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