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Zincite and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.