Edenite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on (110)
Perfect on [1011]
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Edenite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Edenite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.