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Agate and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.645.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Zincite 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 Agate and Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.