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Zincite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Zincite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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