Vanadinite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Vanadinite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Vanadinite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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