Chrome-Chalcedony and Hanksite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chrome-Chalcedony and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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