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Smaragdite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smaragdite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Zincite chemical formula.

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

Smaragdite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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