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Aragonite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Aragonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Aragonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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