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Rosasite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rosasite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Zincite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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