Home
Gemstones


Xonotlite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
2.562  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Xonotlite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Compare White Gemstones

Xonotlite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

White Gemstones

White Gemstones


Compare White Gemstones