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Smithsonite and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-4  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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Smithsonite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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