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Smithsonite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.00-4.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Smithsonite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

Smithsonite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

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