Scolecite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scolecite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scolecite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.