Home
×

Smithsonite
Smithsonite

Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet



ADD
Compare
X
Smithsonite
X
Grossular Garnet

Smithsonite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Smithsonite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Smithsonite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.