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Smithsonite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Smithsonite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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