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Smithsonite and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Smithsonite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Smithsonite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.