Rhyolite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Rhyolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

Rhyolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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