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Smithsonite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.653.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Smithsonite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Smithsonite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.