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Smithsonite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Heliodor 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Smithsonite and Heliodor Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Heliodor 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 Heliodor chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Heliodor Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Heliodor Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Heliodor Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is Not Available whereas that of Heliodor is Not Available.

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