Sphalerite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.77-2.88
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
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect basal
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Sphalerite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Sphalerite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.