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Zincite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.903.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
48
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Zincite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Zincite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.