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Sphalerite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.58-2.91  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Sphalerite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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