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Sphalerite
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Sphalerite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.10-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
-

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 with dumortierite

Sphalerite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Sphalerite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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