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Copper and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.562   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Copper and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Copper and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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