Hanksite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Hanksite

Obsidian

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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

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Hanksite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.