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Pyrope and Hanksite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water
Readily soluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.62-3.872.562
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Good on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pyrope and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pyrope and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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