Gedrite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259
3.30-3.50
Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gedrite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gedrite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gedrite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gedrite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gedrite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.