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Dallasite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Dallasite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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