Zincite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Zincite

Strontianite

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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

5.50-5.903.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zincite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Zincite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.