Zincite and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.23-3.26
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zincite and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zincite and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.