Smithsonite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.652.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smithsonite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Smithsonite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.