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Zincite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

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

Mohs Hardness
4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Zincite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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