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Pyrope Almandine
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Pyrope Almandine and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pyrope Almandine and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pyrope Almandine and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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