Pleonaste and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Pleonaste

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.804.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pleonaste and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste and Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pleonaste and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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