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Zincite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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