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Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
4.00-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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