Hanksite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Clintonite

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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

2.562

3.0-3.1

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Hanksite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Hanksite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.