Sphalerite and Zircon Physical Properties

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.103.93-4.73

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrSiO₄

Sphalerite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Sphalerite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.