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Nepouite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4   

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

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Nepouite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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