Sphalerite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
3-3.15
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, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.0-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Sphalerite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Sphalerite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.