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Caledonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76   
2.562   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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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