Vishnevite and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.95-4.10
  
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
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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(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
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.