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Sphalerite
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Sphalerite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.58-2.64
Amber
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
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sphalerite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sphalerite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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