Calcite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Calcite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Calcite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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