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Zincite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.55-2.57
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

46-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi3O8

Zincite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Zincite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.