Verdite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Verdite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.562

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

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

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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.