Hibonite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Hibonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Hanksite 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 Hibonite and Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Hibonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.