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Sapphirine and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), 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
{010} Perfect   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sapphirine and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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

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