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Hiddenite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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