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Sphalerite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.67-2.78   

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

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Sphalerite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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