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Hessonite Garnet and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Hessonite Garnet 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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Hessonite Garnet and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet and Zincite chemical formula.

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Hessonite Garnet and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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