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Sphalerite
Sphalerite

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Sphalerite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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
3.95-4.103.28-3.38
Amber
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
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sphalerite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sphalerite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.