Zincite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Zincite

Schorlomite

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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

5.50-5.903.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zincite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.