Smithsonite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Pyrophyllite

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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

4.00-4.652.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smithsonite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Smithsonite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.