Hanksite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

3.00-3.25

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

3-3.5

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

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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.