Beryl and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Beryl

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

3.95-4.10

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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

Beryl and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Beryl and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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

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