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Zincite and Cryolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
None observed

Mohs Hardness

42.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.