Chrysocolla and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
3-3.5
  
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.