Prasiolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Smithsonite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Gems for Taurus » More

Prasiolite Vs Peridot

Prasiolite Vs Iolite

Prasiolite Vs Kyanite

» More

More Compare Gems for Taurus

Prasiolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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