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Smithsonite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Smithsonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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