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Sphalerite
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Sphalerite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.105.2
Amber
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
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sphalerite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sphalerite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.