Diamond and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Diamond

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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