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Smithsonite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaF2  

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Smithsonite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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