Home
×

Violane
Violane

Hanksite
Hanksite



ADD
Compare
X
Violane
X
Hanksite

Violane and Hanksite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.562
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Violane and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Violane and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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