Smithsonite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Gahnospinel

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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

4.00-4.653.65-4.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smithsonite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Smithsonite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.