Smithsonite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.652.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Smithsonite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Smithsonite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.