Amethyst and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indiscernible
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.