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Hanksite
Hanksite

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Hanksite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5622.60-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Absent

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.