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Smaragdite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Smaragdite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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