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Star Sapphire
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Star Sapphire 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
3.90-4.052.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Star Sapphire and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Star Sapphire and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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