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Wernerite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.562  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Wernerite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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