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Jeremejevite 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
3.28-3.31
4.00-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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