Hanksite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5623.06

1 7.18

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

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

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)

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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.