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Rossmanite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
35.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rossmanite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rossmanite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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