Lemon quartz and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Lemon quartz and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lemon quartz and Thomsonite 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 Lemon quartz and Thomsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lemon quartz- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lemon quartz and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lemon quartz and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lemon quartz and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lemon quartz is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.