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Sphalerite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Sphalerite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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