Shattuckite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shattuckite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shattuckite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.