Smithsonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Smithsonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smithsonite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Smithsonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.