Hardystonite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hardystonite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony 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
Hardystonite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.