Rutilated topaz and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.00-4.65
Fracture
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Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
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Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
Chemical Composition
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ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated topaz and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated topaz 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 Rutilated topaz and Smithsonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated topaz and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated topaz and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated topaz and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated topaz is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.