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Blue John and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
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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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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