Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.