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Zincite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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