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Inderite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Inderite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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

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