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Zincite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Cacoxenite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
2.2-2.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   

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Zincite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.

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