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Hanksite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
3.04-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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