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Hanksite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hanksite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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