Soapstone and Hanksite Physical Properties

Soapstone and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Soapstone- Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Soapstone and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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