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Hanksite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
CaF2   

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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.

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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.

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