Grossular Garnet and Hanksite Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Grossular Garnet and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Hanksite 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 Grossular Garnet and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Grossular Garnet and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.