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Demantoid and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.952.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Demantoid and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Demantoid and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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