Home
Gemstones


Gaspite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
MnAsO4  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Gaspite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Sphalerite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Gaspite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones