Nacre and Hanksite Physical Properties

Nacre and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nacre- CaCO3
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Nacre and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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