Smithsonite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Smithsonite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Smithsonite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Smithsonite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.