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Moss Agate and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.562   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Moss Agate and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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