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Calcite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
2.562   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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