Brucite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Brucite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Brucite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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