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Californite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Californite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Californite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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