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Hiddenite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hiddenite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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