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Zincite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Zincite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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