Ammolite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.802.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Ammolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

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Ammolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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