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Zincite and Gibbsite 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
2.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al(OH)3

Zincite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Zincite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.