Hanksite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Sphalerite

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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

2.5623.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hanksite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.