Hanksite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Hanksite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Hanksite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Hanksite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.