Zincite and Lazulite Physical Properties

Zincite

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.903.04-3.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Zincite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Zincite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.