Zincite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zincite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zincite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.