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Caledonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Caledonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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