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Sphalerite
Sphalerite

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Sphalerite and Rhodizite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.103.34-3.44
Amber
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
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-48-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sphalerite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sphalerite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.