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Sphalerite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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