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Pyrophyllite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90   
2.562   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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