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Clinothulite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Clinothulite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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