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Dioptase and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.352.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Dioptase and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Dioptase and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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