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Smithsonite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Opal Australia and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2*nH2O  

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Smithsonite and Opal Australia Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Opal Australia Specific Gravity

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

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