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Smithsonite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.32  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Smithsonite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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