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Plumbogummite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Plumbogummite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Zincite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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