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Elaeolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Elaeolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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