Zincite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.63-3.9
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Indistinct
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
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.