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Smithsonite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Smithsonite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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