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Sphalerite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sphalerite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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