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Danburite 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
2.97-3.032.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Danburite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Danburite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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