Hanksite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Hanksite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Hanksite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.