Langbeinite and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Langbeinite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Sphalerite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Langbeinite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.