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Chalcedony and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Chalcedony and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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