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Romanchite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Romanchite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.70-4.74  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
BaAl2Si2O8  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Romanchite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Romanchite 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 Romanchite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Romanchite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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