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Smithsonite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Smithsonite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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