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Hanksite
Hanksite

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Hanksite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.5623.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Sectile

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

3-3.5-9999
2 10
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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.