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