Hanksite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Hanksite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
• Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hanksite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.