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Kunzite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Kunzite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Hanksite 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 Kunzite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Kunzite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.