Phlogopite and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
3.95-4.10
Fracture
None, Uneven
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phlogopite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Sphalerite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phlogopite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.