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Hanksite and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5622.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Hanksite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Hanksite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.