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Opal Australia and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2*nH2O  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Opal Australia and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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