Sphalerite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
4.014
Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
None
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sphalerite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sphalerite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.