Phosphosiderite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Phosphosiderite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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