Piemontite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Piemontite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Smithsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
• Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Piemontite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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