Enstatite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Enstatite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Enstatite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.