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Zinnwaldite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zinnwaldite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.