Triplite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
  
2.562
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Triplite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Triplite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.