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Agate and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agate and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Smithsonite 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 Agate and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Agate and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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