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Chalcedony and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
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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Chalcedony and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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