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Smithsonite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.06-3.19  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
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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