Hanksite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Hanksite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

2.56-2.60

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Hanksite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Hanksite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.