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Sphalerite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sphalerite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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