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Allanite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Allanite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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