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Chambersite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4  

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chambersite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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