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Datolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Datolite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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