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Zoisite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zoisite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

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