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Agate and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.562  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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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.

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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.

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