Smithsonite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Chondrodite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.653.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smithsonite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Green Gemstones

Smithsonite Vs Steatite

Smithsonite Vs Tavorite

Smithsonite Vs Strontianite

Smithsonite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.