Hanksite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.562
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hanksite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.