Steatite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Steatite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.802.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Steatite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Steatite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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