Amazonite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Sphalerite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.95-4.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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