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Zincite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.903.18-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Zincite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Zincite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.