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Zincite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zincite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zincite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.