Zincite and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.