Hanksite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hanksite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hanksite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.