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Sphalerite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Sphalerite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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