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Zinnwaldite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Zinnwaldite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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