Azurmalachite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
2.562
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Azurmalachite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Azurmalachite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.