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