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Jacinth and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jacinth and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Zincite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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