Cinnabar and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Readily soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Good on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Cinnabar and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Cinnabar and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.