Smithsonite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.653.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smithsonite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Smithsonite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.