Williamsite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Williamsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Williamsite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Williamsite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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