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Smithsonite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7  

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

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Smithsonite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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