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Sphalerite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
Not Available
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, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sphalerite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sphalerite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.