Smithsonite and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
4.3-5
Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Smithsonite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Smithsonite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Smithsonite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.