Sphalerite and Periclase Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.103.7-3.9

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sphalerite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sphalerite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.