Hanksite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Hanksite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hanksite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.