Smithsonite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.653.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Smithsonite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Smithsonite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.