Zincite and Amber Physical Properties

Zincite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.901.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

[C,H,O]

Zincite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Zincite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.