Uvite and Zincite Physical Properties

Uvite

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.145.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Uvite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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