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Amber and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.562
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Amber and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Amber and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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