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Zircon and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Zircon Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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