Zincite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Zincite

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zincite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.