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Hanksite and Calcite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
Soluble

Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.5622.67-2.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.