Hanksite and Agate Physical Properties

Hanksite

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

SiO₂

Hanksite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Agate 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Hanksite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.