Zincite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Zincite

Rhodolite

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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

5.50-5.903.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Zincite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Zincite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.