Ekanite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
2.562
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Good on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ekanite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ekanite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.