Gaylussite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on [1011]
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.