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Glass and Smithsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.004.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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