Eudialyte and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Eudialyte

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

H 2 SO 4

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-3.003.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Eudialyte and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio 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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Eudialyte and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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