Hanksite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Hanksite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5623.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hanksite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hanksite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.