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Smithsonite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

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  

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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.

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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.

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