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Sphalerite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
001  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Sphalerite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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