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Rhodolite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rhodolite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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