Hanksite and Apatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.16-3.23
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hanksite and Apatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Apatite 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 Hanksite and Apatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hanksite and Apatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.