Smithsonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3
Smithsonite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smithsonite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Smithsonite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.