Amazonite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hemimorphite 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 Amazonite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.