Pezzottaite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Pezzottaite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pezzottaite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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