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Diamond and Sphalerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.533.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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
111 (perfect in four directions)
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
103.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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