Zincite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Zincite

Orthoclase

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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

5.50-5.902.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zincite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.