Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.