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Smithsonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Smithsonite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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