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Zincite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite 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   
3.314   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Zincite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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