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Diamond and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.562   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
10   
3-3.5   

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

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Diamond and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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