Sphalerite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Sphalerite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sphalerite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.