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Sphalerite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Sphalerite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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