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Zincite and Barite Physical Properties

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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
5.50-5.90
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO4

Zincite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Zincite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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