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Smithsonite and Schorl 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
3.18-3.22
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smithsonite and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smithsonite and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.