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Zincite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zincite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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