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Sphalerite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sphalerite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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