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Pyromorphite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pyromorphite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

Pyromorphite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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