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Sphalerite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.88  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
perfect [110]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Si4O10F  

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Sphalerite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Agrellite 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 Sphalerite and Agrellite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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