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Hanksite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hanksite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hanksite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.