Vishnevite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite and Sphalerite 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 Vishnevite and Sphalerite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.