Zincite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.905.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

44.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zincite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.