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Zincite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.50-5.903.32-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Zincite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Zincite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.