×

Hexagonite
Hexagonite

Hanksite
Hanksite



ADD
Compare
X
Hexagonite
X
Hanksite

Hexagonite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Hexagonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Hanksite 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 Hexagonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Hexagonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.