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Hanksite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
SiO2  

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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.

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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.

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