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Sphalerite and Periclase Physical Properties


Periclase and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
3.7-3.9   

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   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6   

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

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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.

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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.

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