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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.15.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.05.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite and Magnetite 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 Zinnwaldite and Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.