Smithsonite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Tinzenite

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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

4.00-4.653.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

{???} Good, {???} Good

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

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smithsonite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Smithsonite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.