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Siderite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Siderite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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