Baryte and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Smithsonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.