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Albite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Albite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Albite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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