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Zincite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
2-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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