Smithsonite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.653.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smithsonite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Smithsonite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.