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Chlorite group and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Lamellar  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chlorite group and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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