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Zincite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zincite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zincite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.