Smithsonite and Milky quartz Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Milky quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Smithsonite and Milky quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Smithsonite and Milky quartz Specific Gravity

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