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Hanksite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
CaF2

Hanksite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Hanksite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.