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Hanksite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
Dilute acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5622.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.