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Phlogopite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phlogopite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Zincite chemical formula.

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

Phlogopite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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