Hanksite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-2.5
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
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.