Jadeite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good on [110]
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
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.