Hanksite and Dioptase Physical Properties
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.