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Anyolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Anyolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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