Smithsonite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.652.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smithsonite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Smithsonite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.