Hanksite and Zircon 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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.