Chalcedony and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Absent
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.