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Smithsonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.00-4.653.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeAs

Smithsonite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Smithsonite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.