Coral and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Coral

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.704.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Coral and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Coral and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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