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Zincite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
2.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Zincite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Alabaster 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 Zincite and Alabaster chemical formula.

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Zincite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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