Hanksite and Amethyst Physical Properties

Hanksite

Amethyst

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

insoluble in common solvents

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

SiO₂

Hanksite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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

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Hanksite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.