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Sphalerite
Sphalerite

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Sphalerite and Halite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Water-soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.17
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.0-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sphalerite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Sphalerite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.