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Smithsonite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smithsonite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smithsonite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.