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Zincite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.903.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Zincite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Zincite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.