Zincite and Siderite Physical Properties

Zincite

Siderite

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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

5.50-5.903.83-3.89

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {01 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zincite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.