Chrysoprase and Hanksite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chrysoprase and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Chrysoprase and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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