Sphalerite and Hydrophane Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Hydrophane

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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

3.95-4.101.98-2.50

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sphalerite and Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sphalerite and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.