Dioptase and Hanksite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
2.562
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Good on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.