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Zincite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.