Apatite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Apatite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

2.562

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Apatite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Apatite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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