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Smithsonite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.00-4.656.30-6.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]
[001] good, [210] distinct

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Smithsonite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Smithsonite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.