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Zincite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zincite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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