Blue spinel and Hanksite Physical Properties

Blue spinel and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

Blue spinel and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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