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Amethyst and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-5.5  

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

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Amethyst and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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