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Euclase and Sphalerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.08-3.123.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
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
{010} Perfect
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Euclase and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Euclase and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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