Sphalerite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Sphalerite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sphalerite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.