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Uvite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
4.00-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Smithsonite 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 Uvite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.