Diamond and Hanksite 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
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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