Zincite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Zincite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.903.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zincite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Zincite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.