Hanksite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Pyrophyllite

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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

2.5622.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hanksite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.