Hanksite and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
4.95-5.0
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Hanksite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.