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Orbicular jasper
Orbicular jasper

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Orbicular jasper and Zincite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99995.50-5.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99994
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Orbicular jasper and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orbicular jasper- -
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Orbicular jasper and Zincite Specific Gravity

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