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Zincite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zincite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

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

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