Bustamite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Bustamite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Bustamite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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