Zircon and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
3-3.5
  
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.