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Zincite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Zincite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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