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Hanksite and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Readily soluble in water
-
2.562
Uneven, Conchoidal
Good on {0001}
3-3.5
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
 
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-
-
1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hanksite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Agate Opal 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 Hanksite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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