Hanksite and Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
3.95-4.30
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
none
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hanksite and Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hanksite and Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.