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Smithsonite and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Smithsonite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Ajoite 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 Smithsonite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Smithsonite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.