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Copper and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.00-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.