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Sphalerite and Sulphur Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.95-4.10
Uneven
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
3.5-4
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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2.05-2.08
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None
-9999
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sphalerite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

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