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Smithsonite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Smithsonite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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