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Smithsonite and Kunzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.653.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Smithsonite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Smithsonite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.