Nephrite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Nephrite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite 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 Nephrite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Nephrite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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