Sphalerite and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
3.23-3.26
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, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sphalerite and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sphalerite and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.