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Zircon and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Zircon and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Hanksite chemical formula.

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

Zircon and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.