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Zektzerite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
5-5.5  

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

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Zektzerite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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