Home
Gemstones


Geodes and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Geodes and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Compare Gems Found In Africa

Geodes and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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

Gems Found In Africa

Gems Found In Africa


Compare Gems Found In Africa