Jadeite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Jadeite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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