Whitlockite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Whitlockite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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