Zincite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.903.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Zincite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Zincite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.