Zincite and Diamond Physical Properties

Zincite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.903.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

410

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zincite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Zincite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.