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Beryllonite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beryllonite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beryllonite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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