Sphalerite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.65

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, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sphalerite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sphalerite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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