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Hanksite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5622.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hanksite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hanksite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.