Datolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00
  
4.00-4.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on [1011]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Datolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Datolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.