Hanksite and Padparadscha Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
3.95-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hanksite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hanksite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.