Chrysocolla and Hanksite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chrysocolla and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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