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Hanksite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5621.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
[C,H,O]

Hanksite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Hanksite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.