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Zincite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.50-5.901.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

42-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Zincite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Zincite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.