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Fluorite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Fluorite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Fluorite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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