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Sphalerite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

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

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Sphalerite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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