Sphalerite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.65
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)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{0110} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.