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Zincite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Zincite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Zincite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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