Calcite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Calcite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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

Calcite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.