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Smithsonite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Smithsonite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Albite 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 Smithsonite and Albite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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