Bixbite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Bixbite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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

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Bixbite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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