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