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Pearl and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
5.50-5.90   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
4   

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

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Pearl and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Zincite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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