Zincite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Zincite

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zincite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Zincite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.