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Selenite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Selenite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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