Diopside and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Diopside and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Diopside and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.