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Weloganite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Weloganite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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