Fuchsite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.882.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Fuchsite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Fuchsite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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