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Chrome-Chalcedony and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.562   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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