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Sphalerite
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Sphalerite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.65
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
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Sphalerite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Sphalerite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.