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Feldspar and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Feldspar and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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