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Moonstone and Hanksite Physical Properties

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
2.56-2.60
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Moonstone and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Moonstone and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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