Gaspeite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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