Sphalerite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Sphalerite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Sphalerite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.