Vivianite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Vivianite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite 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 Vivianite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Vivianite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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