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Turquoise and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.902.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Turquoise and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Turquoise and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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