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Hanksite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.