Milky quartz and Zincite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Milky quartz and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz and Zincite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Milky quartz and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milky quartz and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milky quartz and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milky quartz is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.