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Sphalerite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sphalerite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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