Sphalerite and Diamond Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.103.50-3.53

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-410

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sphalerite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Sphalerite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.