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Quartz and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Zincite Specific Gravity

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