Blue John and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Blue John and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue John 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 Blue John and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Blue John and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.