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Zincite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
FeAs  

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Zincite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Zincite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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