Hanksite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5623.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hanksite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hanksite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.