Smithsonite and Petalite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.652.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

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

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smithsonite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Smithsonite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.