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Chiastolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chiastolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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