Hanksite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.