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Sphalerite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbWO4  

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Sphalerite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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