Amethyst and Hanksite Physical Properties

Amethyst

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Amethyst and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

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Amethyst and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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