Smithsonite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.653.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smithsonite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Smithsonite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.