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Hanksite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hanksite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hanksite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.