Erythrite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Erythrite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Erythrite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.