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Hanksite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.5626.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.