Ammolite and Zincite Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.805.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Zincite chemical formula.

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

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Ammolite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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