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Adamite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.482.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Adamite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Adamite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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