Hanksite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Hanksite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Cinnabar 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 Hanksite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hanksite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.