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Zincite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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5.50-5.90
Conchoidal
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
4
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.355-3.433
Uneven
{???} Good, {???} Good
-9999
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zincite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite Vs Tinzenite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is whereas that of Tinzenite is .