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Hanksite and Diamond Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5623.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

3-3.510
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
C

Hanksite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Hanksite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.