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Hanksite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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
2.5622.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
SiO2

Hanksite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Hanksite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.