Zincite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Zincite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Zincite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Zincite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.