Hanksite and Sard Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
2.58-2.63
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hanksite and Sard Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hanksite and Sard Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.