Feldspar and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.753.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, 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

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Feldspar and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Sphalerite chemical formula.

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

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Feldspar and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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