Hanksite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5625.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hanksite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hanksite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.