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Zinnwaldite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.63-3.79   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Zinnwaldite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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