Sphalerite and Epidote Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sphalerite and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sphalerite and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.