Larimar and Hanksite Physical Properties

Larimar and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Larimar and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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