Zincite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Zincite

Serpentine

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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

5.50-5.902.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

42.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zincite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Zincite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.