Zincite and Microcline Physical Properties

Zincite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zincite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Zincite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.