Fluorite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
3-3.5
  
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.