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Eosphorite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Eosphorite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Eosphorite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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