Home
Gemstones


Langbeinite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Langbeinite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Langbeinite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones