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Sphalerite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.95-4.10
Uneven
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
3.5-4
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.15-3.21
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1,2 prismatic
6-7
LiAlSi2O6

Sphalerite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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