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Sphalerite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Sphalerite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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