Obsidian and Hanksite Physical Properties

Obsidian

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.602.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Obsidian and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

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Obsidian and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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