Hanksite and Azurite Physical Properties
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.