Baryte and Zincite Physical Properties

Baryte

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-55.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Baryte and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Zincite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Zincite Specific Gravity

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