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Shungite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

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

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Shungite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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