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Glass and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
4   

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

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Glass and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Zincite chemical formula.

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Glass and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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