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Grandidierite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.004.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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