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Zincite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.903.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
47.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4

Zincite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Zincite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.