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Chrysocolla and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chrysocolla and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chrysocolla and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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