Pyrophyllite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.902.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pyrophyllite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Pyrophyllite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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