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Zincite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zincite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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