Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.00-2.45
Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
none
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.