Hanksite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Bustamite 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 Hanksite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.