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Sphalerite and Gaspite 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
3.95-4.103.21
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
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sphalerite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sphalerite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.