Home
Gemstones


Padparadscha and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Padparadscha and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Smithsonite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Padparadscha and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones