Sunstone and Hanksite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Sunstone and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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