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Smithsonite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Smithsonite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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