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Hanksite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.5623.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hanksite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hanksite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.