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Pargasite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pargasite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Hanksite 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 Pargasite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pargasite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.