Amblygonite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.562
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Good on {0001}
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Amblygonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Amblygonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.