Hanksite and Clintonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
3.0-3.1
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
3.5
  
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
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.