Hanksite

Hanksite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Hanksite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.