Pyrrhotite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pyrrhotite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Pyrrhotite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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