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Papagoite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
4.00-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Papagoite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Papagoite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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