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Aquamarine and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Aquamarine and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Aquamarine and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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