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Zincite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Zincite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Zincite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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