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Sphalerite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.80-3.0  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  

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Sphalerite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

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