Chrysoprase and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-3.5
  
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
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.