Zincite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Zincite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Zincite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Zincite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.