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Trinitite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Trinitite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Zincite chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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