Hanksite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
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
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.