Alabaster and Hanksite Physical Properties

Alabaster and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Alabaster and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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