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Calcite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.732.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Calcite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Calcite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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