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Glass and Sphalerite Physical Properties

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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
2.39-4.003.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
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
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Sphalerite chemical formula.

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

Glass and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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