Williamsite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Williamsite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Williamsite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.