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Jacobsite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jacobsite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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