Sphalerite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sphalerite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Sphalerite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.