Smithsonite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.652.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Smithsonite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Smithsonite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.