Baddeleyite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
2.562
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Baddeleyite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Baddeleyite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.