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Agate and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agate and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Agate and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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

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