Sphalerite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Sphalerite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Sphalerite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.