Zincite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
None Observed
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zincite and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zincite and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.