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Blue spinel and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Blue spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.50-5.90   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
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4   

Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Blue spinel and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Zincite chemical formula.

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Blue spinel and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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