Chrysoberyl and Hanksite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Hanksite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.69-3.81

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

8.5

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Brittle

Readily soluble in water

2.562

Uneven, Conchoidal

Good on {0001}

3-3.5

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chrysoberyl and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Chrysoberyl and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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