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Fluorapatite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.252.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Fluorapatite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Fluorapatite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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