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Smithsonite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Smithsonite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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