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Zincite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.902.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Zincite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Zincite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.