Turquoise and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3-3.5
  
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.