Sphalerite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Sphalerite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sphalerite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.