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Zincite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.903.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zincite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.