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Hanksite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

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

Hanksite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

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