Zincite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
1.05-1.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
None
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]
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.