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Zinnwaldite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
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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