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Verdite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Verdite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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