Hanksite and Blue John Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Hanksite and Blue John Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hanksite and Blue John Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.