Sphalerite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.10Not Available

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

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Sphalerite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sphalerite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.