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Zincite and Pyrope Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zincite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zincite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.