Zincite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
2.30-2.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect on (001)
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.