Sphalerite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

Sphalerite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sphalerite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.