Agate and Hanksite Physical Properties

Agate

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.562

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Agate and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Agate and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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