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Zincite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone 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   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Zincite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Zincite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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