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Hanksite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
LiAlSi2O6

Hanksite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Hanksite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.