Serendibite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
4.00-4.65
Fracture
-
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Cleavage
None Observed
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serendibite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serendibite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.