Coral and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70
  
3.95-4.10
  
Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Coral and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Coral and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Coral and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Coral and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Coral is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.
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