Smithsonite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.653.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smithsonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Smithsonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.