Crocoite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Crocoite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite 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 Crocoite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Crocoite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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