Moldavite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
2.562
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Moldavite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Moldavite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.