Smithsonite and Epidote Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smithsonite and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Smithsonite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smithsonite and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.