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Villiaumite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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

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