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Smithsonite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Smithsonite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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