Zincite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Zincite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zincite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.