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Smithsonite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Smithsonite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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