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Smithsonite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Smithsonite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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