Smithsonite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Rock Crystal

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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

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Smithsonite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Smithsonite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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