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Verdite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.02.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Verdite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Verdite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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