Amazonite and Zincite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.575.50-5.90

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

2.12 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Amazonite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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