Kutnohorite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12

2.562

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Kutnohorite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

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Kutnohorite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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