Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.