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Friedelite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Friedelite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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