Sphalerite and Siderite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Siderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.103.83-3.89

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {01 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sphalerite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sphalerite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.