Sphalerite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
3.55-3.70
Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Sphalerite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Sphalerite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.