Smithsonite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
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Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Smithsonite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula
While comparing Smithsonite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Smithsonite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.