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Sphalerite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sphalerite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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