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Smithsonite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
4.00-4.65
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Perfect on [1011]
5-5.5
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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-
-9999
Conchoidal, Uneven
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
5-5.5
NiAs

Smithsonite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite Vs Nickeline during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is whereas that of Nickeline is .