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Zektzerite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.562  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Zektzerite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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