Hanksite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Hanksite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Hanksite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Hanksite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.