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Sarcopside and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-5.5  

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

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Sarcopside and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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