Home
Gemstones


Hanksite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Green Gemstones

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.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones