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Scorzalite 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
3.31
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Scorzalite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Scorzalite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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