Zincite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Zincite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.90Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Zincite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Zincite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.