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Hanksite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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