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Hanksite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
ZrSiO4   

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Hanksite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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