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Smithsonite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Smithsonite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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